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• Off topic mailbag (share your questions)

  11-08-2026 21:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  March 17, 2014: Two fans read the paper during an NBA game between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX Dallas defeated Boston 94-89 (Photo by Albert Pena/Icon SMI/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Believe it or not, but it has been over 3 months since the Celtics were eliminated from the playoffs.We’re still over 2 months away from training camp opening. So hopefully you have some additional hobbies and past times that keep you b
  
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• Jazz Fan Survey: How excited are you about this season?

  12-08-2026 07:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 14: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on July 14, 2026 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE
  
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• Russell Westbrook becomes victim of social media hoax as former MVP looks for new team

  12-08-2026 03:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Russell Westbrook is not known to be in advanced negotiations with Hapoel Tel Aviv. The report suggesting otherwise was a social media hoax.The false claim originated with an X account presenting itself as basketball reporter “Marc Jacobs.” The account asserted that Westbrook and Hapoel had mutual interest, that negotiations were progressing and that the former MVP was seriously considering playing overseas.Russell Westbrook looks on during the Kia WNBA Skills Challenge. NBAE via Get
  
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• Warriors quiet offseason dooms Steph Curry’s glorious career to mediocre ending

  12-08-2026 03:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  golden state warriors stephen curry mike dunleavy jr.Judge the two greatest NBA players of this generation by the way they spent their summers.LeBron James, after his fifth championship, left nothing to chance. The King methodically evaluated the league’s rosters, liked how the Sixers looked after adding Jalen Brown and signed a minuscule contract to secure a new, potentially final home for his throne.Steph Curry, also looking to join the exclusive five-ring club, has left everything to ch
  
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• The Suns are officially out of the Christmas conversation again

  12-08-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PHOENIX, AZ - DECEMBER 25: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns meets with fans before the Christmas game against the Dallas Mavericks on December 25, 2023 at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Image
  
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• The Ultimate 2026 Christmas Sports Schedule: Get Primed for the Most Loaded Day of the Year

  12-08-2026 01:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.December 25 is no longer just about opening presents, eating too much, and debating whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie.It’s become one of the best days of the year for sports fans.2026 takes that to another level, with eight NFL and NBA games running from noon ET until late into the night. The NFL brings three marquee matchups, while the NBA has just announced its five-game showcase.Here&rsquo
  
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• Warriors open the season on the road against Lakers once again

  12-08-2026 01:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers looking to pass the ball is guarded by Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on February 28, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderso
  
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• Anthony Edwards takes page from Lakers’ Luka Doncic’s pricey playbook

  12-08-2026 01:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic’s generous offer to his teammates is being copied by one of the star’s biggest rivals.At the end of July, news broke that Doncic was hosting the entire Lakers’ roster in Slovenia for a four-day minicamp. Not only was he inviting them to his home country, but he was also paying for all of their flights to and from Europe. Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the NBA Western Conference Playoffs.
  
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• NBA Christmas Day Predictions, Odds & Picks: New-Look 76ers Put on a Show in Hollywood

  12-08-2026 01:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.You'd better finish opening your presents quickly because the NBA is bringing the heat early on Christmas Day, with the New York Knicks hosting the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden at noon ET in an NBA Finals rematch.I had a strong stance on this matchup during the NBA Finals, and it hasn't changed. Let's dive into my early NBA picks for a loaded slate on Friday, Dec. 25.NBA Christmas Day predicti
  
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• Ranking 2026 NBA Christmas games: Where does LeBron vs. Bronny James land?

  12-08-2026 00:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The biggest date on the NBA calendar, at least in the first half of the season, is undoubtedly Christmas Day.And on Tuesday, Aug. 11, the league revealed the games that will be played December 25. The league historically preserves its best matchups and rivalries, offering a five-game slate that highlights some of the game’s biggest stars. LeBron James has been a fixture. So have Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokić, Anthony Edwards, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and others.This time, however, things
  
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• Bruises and Baskets: Building the Knicks’ Power Forward Mt. Rushmore

  12-08-2026 00:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK CITY - MARCH 26: Charles Oalkey #34 of the New York Knicks talks with a referee during a game played on March 26, 1997 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1997 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images After carving
  
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• NBA Opening Night Predictions, Odds & Picks: Knicks Edge LeBron & Co. on Banner Night

  12-08-2026 00:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here.The NBA has announced its Opening Night schedule, and it did not disappoint. LeBron James makes his Philadelphia 76ers debut on ring night at Madison Square Garden, while several other marquee matchups round out a loaded three-game slate in my early NBA picks for Tuesday, Oct. 20.NBA Opening Night predictionsPick Celtics +2.5 (-115)-115 Knicks -4.5 (-110)-110 Spurs -1.5 (-110)-110The Celtics begin a ne
  
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• Top seven NBA free agents still available: Where things stand with Peyton Watson, Jonathan Kuminga, more

  12-08-2026 00:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  We have reached the summer doldrums in the NBA — there is no wind filling the sails of teams pushing them toward completing. Put another way: There is no immediate deadline.For restricted free agents, the real pressure comes when training camps start at the end of September, that's when teams and players have to have a deal. Teams also look at the remaining free agents out there and think, "Why do I have to commit to a deal now? Let's see what the market looks like closer to the start of c
  
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• NBA’s stunning schedule drop comes with interesting Lakers omission

  11-08-2026 23:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  nba schedule drop lakers knicks lebron james jalen brunsonAdam Silver and Co., we tip our hat to you. The schedule for opening night and Christmas were released Tuesday and there’s no shortage of juicy storylines to anticipate while we’re stuck in the doldrums of August. Here are our seven takeaways from the first batch of games that have been posted. Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks handles the ball against the San Antonio Spurs during the fourth quarter in G
  
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• Nuggets-Warriors game in San Francisco to close NBA’s Christmas Day games

  11-08-2026 22:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 04: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles against Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter at Chase Center on April 04, 2025 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images) | Getty Images They’ll be stocking the l
  
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• Warriors mailbag: Steph Curry, Jonathan Kuminga, and the season outlook

  11-08-2026 22:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 29: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Stephen Curry #30 and Jonathan Kuminga #00 of the Golden State Warriors in action against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 29, 2024 in New York City. The Warriors defeated the Knicks 110-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) |
  
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• Clippers sign tallest player in NBA to combat Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama

  11-08-2026 22:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  San Antonio Spurs superstar center Victor Wembanyama will be a problem the rest of the NBA must solve for the foreseeable future. The Los Angeles Clippers took one big step in addressing that problem when news broke that they had signed 7’5″ center Jamarion Sharp to a two-way contract.Jamarion Sharp of the Toronto Raptors shoots a free throw during a game against the Indiana Pacers during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League. NBAE via Getty ImagesSharp is now the tallest player in th
  
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• Former NBA Player on Why Dirk Nowitzki ‘Pissed Him Off The Most’ During Career

  11-08-2026 22:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki is one of the nicest human beings you’ll ever meet. During his playing days, Nowitzki was always a fierce competitor, but he still found a way to be nice and respectful toward most guys he played against. According to one former NBA player, that aspect of Nowitzki’s game used to make him mad due to the conflicting mind games it created.On a recent episode of the Roadtrippin podcast, Channing Frye was asked this question by a fan: In your 14-year
  
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• What do you think of the Cleveland Sirens name?

  11-08-2026 21:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 04: Allison Howard, President of Business Operations of the Cleveland Sirens, helps reveal the new WNBA team's name and logo at Rocket Arena on August 04, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/NBAE via Getty Images) | NB
  
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• Ranking all the NBA opening week national TV games from worst to first

  11-08-2026 21:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The first crumbs of the 2026-27 NBA schedule have been revealed.On Tuesday, Aug. 11, the league announced its nationally televised slate for opening week and Christmas Day, two of the marquee events on the calendar.The announcement brought some joy and anticipation for hoops fans at a time when the NBA news cycle is in a lull. And, as expected, a few teams were prominently featured: the Philadelphia 76ers, with their additions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown; the New York Knicks, fresh off thei
  
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• Boston Celtics Daily Links 8/11/26

  11-08-2026 21:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 20: the sneakers of Nique Clifford #5 of the Sacramento Kings against the Charlotte Hornets during the 2025 NBA Summer League Championship game on July 20, 2025 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/
  
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• Mike Dunleavy's optimistic ‘path' to NBA title for Warriors is Fantasy Lane

  11-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mike Dunleavy's optimistic ‘path' to NBA title for Warriors is Fantasy Lane originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaThere was no winking, no flinching, no nodding and no detectable sarcasm Tuesday when the optimism of Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy blasted into overdrive.Asked if Golden State’s current roster has the potential to win an NBA championship next season, Dunleavy floored it.“I see a path because you have Steph Curry,” Dunleavy said. “Steve Kerr
  
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• Sun Reacts Survey: Should Tom Chambers be in the Basketball Hall of Fame?

  11-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Basketball: Phoenix Suns Tom Chambers (24) in action vs New York Knicks Mark Jackson (13) at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum.Phoenix, AZ 1/27/1989CREDIT: John W. McDonough (Photo by John W. McDonough /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)(Set Number: X37759 ) Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Suns fans and fans across the country.It’s Hall of Fame week here at Bright Side of the Sun as we prepare for
  
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• Knicks championship opener vs LeBron's 76ers draws huge ticket prices

  11-08-2026 20:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Do you have an extra $2,000 lying around or burning a hole in your pocket?\nIf you do and you want to enjoy either the Philadelphia 76ers or the New York Knicks, you will have to pay at least that much to get inside Madison Square Garden when those teams open the 2026-27 regular season. \nThe NBA released part of its regular season schedule this week, and the world champion Knicks, featuring NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, will receive their championship rings and get a banner raised to the rafter
  
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• Ticket prices for NBA opening night matchup featuring Knicks' title celebration, LeBron James' Sixers debut surpassing $2K

  11-08-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA is starting off with a bang on opening night on Oct. 20 when LeBron James makes his debut with the Philadelphia 76ers against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.It will be a celebration in New York City as the Knicks will be raising their NBA championship banner before the nationally televised game.As you could imagine, the amount of attention and interest on that game will be massive as the new-look 76ers, who also added Jaylen Brown this summer, visit their Atlantic Division
  
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• Mike Dunleavy ‘pretty confident' Steph Curry will finish career with Warriors

  11-08-2026 20:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mike Dunleavy ‘pretty confident' Steph Curry will finish career with Warriors originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaSteph Curry never wanted to be drafted by the Warriors. His eyes were set on being selected one pick later, with the chance of playing his career in a New York Knicks jersey at Madison Square Garden.Four NBA championships and a Hall of Fame career created in a Warriors jersey later, Curry wouldn’t change a thing. As he closes in on nearly two decades with Golden Sta
  
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• Is there hope in history for Brooklyn Nets fans?

  11-08-2026 20:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sep 23, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks speaks at Media Day. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Brian Lewis on Tuesday examines the slow pace of the Nets rebuild which as of this past weekend has been underway in some form or another for three andhalf years since Kevin Durant became the final piece of the Big Three to be traded back on February 9, 2023.As Lewis writes, there’s no hope of anything dramatic happening his
  
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• Is their hope in history for Brooklyn Nets fans?

  11-08-2026 20:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sep 23, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks speaks at Media Day. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Brian Lewis on Tuesday examines the slow pace of the Nets rebuild which as of this past weekend has been underway in some form or another for three andhalf years since Kevin Durant became the final piece of the Big Three to be traded back on February 9, 2023.As Lewis writes, there’s no hope of anything dramatic happening his
  
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• Are the Lakers already being overlooked for next season?

  11-08-2026 20:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 21: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a jump shot against Gary Payton II #0 and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors in the first quarter of the game at Crypto.com Arena on October 21, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
  
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• Northwestern football receives $35M donation from Uihlein family

  11-08-2026 20:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  Twenty-five days before its first game, Northwestern’s 2026 football season is off to a fine start.The university has received a three-year, $35 million commitment from the Uihlein family to "support the continued growth and success of its football program," the school announced on Tuesday, August 11.According to a release, the funding will be used for athlete development, operational priorities, recruiting and strategic investments "designed to position Northwestern Football for sustained
  
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